We have an opportunity to interview Trevor Rabin. If we have enough questions from you we will proceed with it.

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Get Smart's film composer Trevor Rabin has established himself as a leader in both Rock and film music. As a founding member of the band Yes, he penned hits songs including "Owner of a Lonely Heart." As a composer he has written such visceral scores as Armageddon and Remember The Titans. He is more than simply a musician. In his native South Africa, he toured with an Anti-Apartheid band challenging the government. Okay as talented as he is, Trevor continues to broaden his range. He has scored the upcoming Get Smart movie. When the director asked him, "What do you know about writing music for comedy?," Trevor responded, "I scored Steven Seagal movies." Also, he will be performing next month in the Canary Islands (June 23 - 29th) with several film composers as part of the Tenerife Film Music Festival.

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mellowman
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Tue May 27, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

Ok, so I'll set the ball rolling:

If you could recommend one of your scores for someone to listen to for the first time, what would it be and why?

If you could have written the score for any film (including ones you have scored) which would it be and why?

Which other composer do you most admire and why?

When you begin writing music for a film do you have ideas for themes before you see footage or do the themes come from the images?

Is there a director you want to work with, but have not worked with before?_________________That's the beauty of music. They can't take that away from you. (Andy Dufresne)
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:01 am Post subject:

*Borrowed from one of my other interview questions*

The digital age has had an enormous impact, for better or worse, on the music industry. What are your thoughts on digital media and their effects on the composition, production, and distribution of music?

What are the similarities and differences (philosophically, emotionally, practically) in the way you approach composing a pop tune vs. an orchestral piece?

On that note, please, please contribute questions, folks. These are tremendous opportunities SST has to interview these composers, but it's up to US to contribute!

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Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

*BUMP!*

I'm disappointed to see that we haven't added any questions here since 5th June! Has this opportunity now passed us by?

What's your favorite genre of movies to score?_________________I do not wake up with thoughts of control and rebellion, but thoughts of purpose and righteousness and the empowerment to fulfill those convictions that define me.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject:

mellowman wrote:

*BUMP!*

I'm disappointed to see that we haven't added any questions here since 5th June! Has this opportunity now passed us by?

No, but it will soon._________________"Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?." -Maximus

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You have collaborated with some other composers earlier. How did that come about? Were you asked to collaborate or did you propose collaborations? Would you collaborate again with someone in the future?

How quickly do you normally work?
How much time is usually provided for composing a score for a feature film?

Do you draw inspiration from some periods of the history of music?

Do you get any feedback from film music fans? If yes, what kind?

You have composed for big orchestras but is there any one instrument you especially like and try to use or would like to use more in your work?

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Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

What made you decide to score films rather than play guitar in a band?

Did the experience of playing guitar for Yes help or hinder your work in films?

Which film did you find hardest to score?

How have you found scoring films when you have worked collaboratively with other composers (like Armageddon)?

You said in a recent interview that you gravitated towards films that provide opportunities to write heroic or memorable themes. Is that something you would like to move away from as your career develops?

If there is a vocal song needed in a movie, who do you want for singing that song?_________________That's the beauty of music. They can't take that away from you. (Andy Dufresne)
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little bump. I think we need some more questions. It is a great opportunity SST can interview him_________________That's the beauty of music. They can't take that away from you. (Andy Dufresne)
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Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the attention to this, Sirius, but the interview questions have already been sent to Trevor Rabin.
Now waiting for his reply.